During a teacher’s job interview, the candidate will be asked why she became a teacher. This simple question has a complex answer. The short (and interview) answer is that I…
Lesson Plan Finished? Here Are 20 Ideas.
Despite having the best lesson plan, teachers sometimes have a lesson plan finished with time on the clock. Hopefully it rarely happens, but it will occur. Sometimes a lesson flops. Other…
Fast Brainstorming Activities for High School
Providing brainstorming activities for high school students can give them an opportunity to think and expand ideas – and teachers an opportunity to model brainstorming processes. Ask any high school ELA…
Keep Your Students on Task When Summer Calls
Looking to keep students on task as summer calls? We have ideas! Spring smells good. It just smells clean. Especially after a long winter, spent indoors, spring promises… summer. For…
What To Do When You Have To Teach a Subject You Don’t Like
Teaching a subject you don’t like? I feel you. Here is what I do. April is National Poetry Month. If I were not an English teacher, I wouldn’t know this…
Secondary Classroom Decorating Ideas
Middle and high school classrooms must acknowledge the desires and attitudes of older students. While considering secondary classroom decorating ideas, think away from prepackaged posters and banners. (I’ve never seen prepackaged themes aimed high school…
Blogging Resources: Blogs about Blogging
Blogs about blogging… exist! I’ve blogged since 2009… in lots of Internet spaces. I’ve written for online platforms and in my own personal space. Blogging has changed since I started. In…
Tips for Working from Home with Children
Working from home with children? I’ve figured out a few things. I have three children and two are in school; the two-year-old is home with me. I’m blessed and realize…
Twitter Tips for Teachers
Using Twitter for professional development – to build your personalized learning network? Sure! Here are Twitter tips for teachers and ways to build your PLN. I’ve been on Twitter for…
5 Reasons Parents should use TpT
I started on Teachers Pay Teachers as a seller and quickly became a buyer for my high school students. Over time, I became a buyer for my own children. Parents should…